Strategy Director (European Market)

Publicis Groupe; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global communications group in London is looking for a Strategy Director to drive media strategy across European markets. The ideal candidate will have proven expertise in strategic planning and operational execution. This role offers a chance to work within a talented team in a dynamic environment, fostering collaboration and innovation while ensuring impactful media planning and execution. Hybrid work options and excellent benefits are included in this role.

Benefits

WORK YOUR WORLD - work abroad for 6 weeks

REFLECTION DAYS - additional paid leave for well-being

HELP@HAND BENEFITS - 24/7 support

FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIES - full pay for maternity and other leaves

BIRTHDAY DAY OFF - additional day off for birthday

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in planning and/or strategy roles.
• Strong client management skills.
• Familiarity with performance data.

Responsibilities

• Lead media strategy development across European markets.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver connected thinking.
• Engage with stakeholders across multiple disciplines.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Operational know-how

Client management skills

Data analysis

Tools

Media tools

Job description

Company Description

Publicis Groupe, known for its world-renowned creativity, best in class technology and data assets, and digital and consulting expertise, is one of the world’s largest communications groups. With 108,000 staff in over 100 countries, the Groupe has capabilities in Creative, Media, Digital Business Transformation and Production.

Publicis Groupe has transformed its business model and its organizational structure to put its clients at the centre and to facilitate access to all its services in a fluid, modular way. Today, Publicis Groupe is organized across 4 Solutions Hubs - Publicis Communications, Publicis Media, Publicis Sapient, and Publicis Health- for easier connectivity and integration, fostering collaboration throughout the Groupe; while Epsilon at the core will fuel the Groupe’s entire operations to deliver personalized experiences at scale.

As a Connecting Company for the Connected Age, Publicis Groupe is able to deliver winning solutions for clients through the Power of One - driven by a common purpose, a powerful spirit, shared behaviours, great character and a relentless focus on our clients.

Job Description

Deliver strategy that leads from the centre.

We’re looking for a Strategy Director to join one of the most ambitious and high-profile global accounts in our network. Based in London, you’ll be working as part of a cross-discipline, European hub team that develops the blueprint for media excellence across dozens of markets.

This role is ideal for someone with a proven track record in planning or strategy, who can translate vision into action—leading the development of robust comms strategies and ensuring flawless integration with commerce, content, social and production teams. You’ll guide the transition from regional strategy to local activation and help bring together all agency partners under a unified direction.

You’ll be joining a strategically driven, creatively curious team working at the heart of a client that is widely regarded as one of the best partners in the industry.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading end-to-end media strategy development across European markets

• Responding to briefs and building clear, compelling rationales for cross-channel planning

• Collaborating with internal experts in commerce, social, content and production to deliver truly connected thinking

• Guiding annual media planning, go-to-market strategies and campaign blueprints

• Using data, tools and human insight to drive effectiveness and continual learning

• Engaging regularly with stakeholders across multiple disciplines and countries

What we’re looking for:

• Extensive experience in planning and/or strategy roles, ideally with an international focus

• A background that blends strategic thinking with operational know-how

• International or regional experience (ideal but not essential)

• Strong client management skills, able to challenge with clarity and confidence

• Experience briefing activation teams and translating strategy into detailed plans

• Familiarity with media tools and performance data

• Integrated thinking: experience working across media, data, content, social or commerce

• A natural leader, collaborator and communicator

Why this role stands out:

• You’ll be at the centre of the action—not just creating decks, but influencing real, market-led implementation

• The planning starts here: the regional hub team owns strategy, while local teams activate

• Exposure to best-in-class tools and innovation, with full leadership support

• A team culture built around openness, shared learning, and delivering excellence together

• You’ll work with talented colleagues across Europe and beyond—with limited travel and most stakeholders based in London

Additional Information

Publicis Groupehas fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In addition to the classics,Pension,Life Assurance, Private Medical and IncomeProtectionPlanswe also offer;

• WORK YOUR WORLDopportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis office, for up to 6 weeks a year.
• REFLECTION DAYS- Two additional days of paid leave to step away from your usual day-to-day work and create time to focus on your well-being and self-care.
• HELP@HAND BENEFITS24/7 helpline to support you on a personal and professional level.Access to remote GPs, mental health support and CBT.Wellbeing content and lifestyle coaching.
• FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIESWe provide 26 weeks of full pay for the following family milestones: Maternity. Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental Leave.
• FLEXIBLE WORKING, BANK HOLIDAY SWAP&BIRTHDAY DAY OFFYou are entitled to an additional day off for your birthday, from your first day of employment.

Full details of ourbenefits will be shared when you join us!

Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full time employees being office-based three days during the working week.

We are supportive of all candidates and are committed to providing a fair assessment process. If you have any circumstances (such as neurodiversity, physical or mental impairments or a medical condition) that may affect your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. We will discuss possible adjustments to ensure fairness. Rest assured, disclosing this information will not impact your treatment in our process.

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